Hyacinth and I visited the Monkton Eunoymous vine and saw the Hammond's  
flycatcher 4 times (at 10.30, 10.45, 10.55 and 11.05).  
 
The bird was silent and appeared out of nowhere each time.  It  flew back 
forth into the vine before disappearing.  
 
The light was poor.  Overall impression was of a small, grayish  flycatcher 
with pale beige/yellow breast, distinct pale wing bar, small bill and  notched 
tail.  In one glimpse there was a hint of olive green on the folded  wings; 
the hue varied with the aspect and lighting.  The head appeared  rounded.
 
Wonder if it will survive the snow?  There are lots of berries left on  the 
vine.  
 
No other birders present.
 
Our thanks to all those who posted so concisely on this bird.
 
Robin Todd
Ellicott City, MD